Planning

EF0108 Framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery service

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is in the planning stage of establishing a framework agreement for vehicle recovery services, set to cover its extensive fleet of over 1000 vehicles, which ranges from light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes to heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes. The procurement process, under the tender initiation type, falls within the "General public services" category and is aimed at servicing the Glenrothes region (UKM72). An information document detailing the requirements and tendering process was published on 8th May 2026, with plans for further communication outlined by 18th June 2026. As a regional or local authority, Fife Council has orchestrated this process in line with the 2014 EU Directive on public procurements, classified under CPV code 50118200, and aligned with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) protocols.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the vehicle recovery service industry, particularly those capable of managing both light and heavy vehicle recovery across the mentioned specifications. Enterprises with expertise in fleet management solutions stand to gain from the framework agreement, which assures a stable and ongoing demand for their services, facilitating business scalability in a structured public sector environment. As the authority is seeking reliable partners through a competitive process, service providers that can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards will be well-suited to submit tenders. This presents a unique chance for businesses to solidify their presence within public sector contracts, boosting their credentials and enabling access to future opportunities with Fife Council and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EF0108 Framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery service

Notice Description

Fife Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery services for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The fleet comprises over 1000 vehicles and plant, and includes light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery services for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The fleet comprises over 1000 vehicles and plant, and includes light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes.. A tender information document has been attached to this notice to assist with the tendering process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831418
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555430
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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